QUESTION: Why do you think the original film has become such a touchstone in pop culture? It is still incredibly popular, and the character is known the world over. MICHAEL KEATON: I still don’t understand it. [laughs] I think I’ve said this a thousand times, but it’s true: it is unique. And there’s no such… Continue reading Q&A With Michael Keaton (Beetlejuice) – Beetlejuice Beetlejuice
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Q&A With Tim Burton (Director / Producer) – Beetlejuice Beetlejuice
QUESTION: So, the time was finally right for you to make a sequel to the beloved Beetlejuice. How did things come together? TIM BURTON: I worked with Al [Gough] and Miles [Millar] on Wednesday, so I knew them very well. And so that was great, because they’re very collaborative. And I basically treated the movie… Continue reading Q&A With Tim Burton (Director / Producer) – Beetlejuice Beetlejuice
Coming Up On Carte Blanche – 1 September 2024
“Tonight’s broadcast will be a seminal moment for our team. Months of investigation, weeks of legal wrangling and no shortage of frayed emotions later, we finally air one of the most significant stories we’ve produced on alleged medical malpractice. Our interviewees have harrowing stories to tell and the attempts at silencing them have been, frankly, shameful.” –… Continue reading Coming Up On Carte Blanche – 1 September 2024
“Dis wat sy gesê het.” – Showmax Orders Afrikaans Version of BBC Studios’ The Office
BBC Studios and African streamer Showmax have today announced a new format agreement that will see a South African adaptation of global hit format The Office, licensed by BBC Studios, launch on both Showmax and kykNET, DStv’s Afrikaans channel. The Showmax Original will be produced locally by Rapid Blue, who are part of BBC Studios’… Continue reading “Dis wat sy gesê het.” – Showmax Orders Afrikaans Version of BBC Studios’ The Office
Meet Alina, the God-fearing Shebeen Queen
On the Showmax Original reality show Shebeen Queens, Alina Sishange has people talking about how she juggles being a shebeen owner, traditional healer and pastor at the same time. Sanelisiwe Mhlati caught up with Alina to find out more about her Soweto shebeen, Alina’s Place; how she balances her very different callings; and becoming a… Continue reading Meet Alina, the God-fearing Shebeen Queen
Showmax Puts a Second Season of “Koek” in the Oven
At the kykNET Silwerskerm Festival in Cape Town, Showmax announced they’ve put a second season of Koek [Cake] in the oven. Season 1 has been one of the ten most-streamed Afrikaans series on the African streamer since its relaunch in February 2024 in partnership with Comcast’s NBCUniversal and Sky. At this Saturday’s kykNET Silwerskerm Film and TV… Continue reading Showmax Puts a Second Season of “Koek” in the Oven